Theatre Arts
30 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
THEA 001 Acting 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 151
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 002 Acting 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 001 (Acting 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 152
The continued study of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 003 Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 171
An introduction to the backstage aspects of live theatre and the creation of technical elements. Includes basic concepts of scene design, scene painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization and career possibilities. May include stage management, lighting, and or sound techniques. Lecture, reading, projects, and hands on practical experience. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film, especially where it pertains to technical theatre. Students will participate in the planning, design, set construction, and painting of a main college theatrical event as determined by the instructor.
THEA 005 Applied Drama
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 001 (Acting 1) and THEA 003 (Stagecraft) and Audition for actors.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study and rehearsal of dramatic, comedic and musical works for the stage which includes: classical plays, contemporary dramas and comedies, revues, musicals, and one-acts. Students participate as actors, ensemble members, directors, production designers and/or technicians. This class will culminate in a final production. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film, both in acting and technical fields of study.
THEA 006 Introduction to Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 111
This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. This is an audience oriented, non-performance course. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film. Field trips will be required.
THEA 008 Stage Make-Up
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 175
Students will receive instruction and practice in a lecture/ laboratory setting in all phases of makeup specifically designed for theatrical use. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 009 Script Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 114
Fully explore an in-depth methodology of reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts in a variety of genres and styles intended for production. Investigate techniques used to determine how to read a play for its' structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and understanding what scripts "mean" to the professional theatre artist and audience as distinct from other forms of literature. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 010 Theatre History 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study of the history of theatre from the Origins of Theatre through the 17th Century. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. Plays are read for analysis of structure, plot, character and historical relevance. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film. Field trip may be required.
THEA 011 Theatre History 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study of the history of theatre from the 17th Century to contemporary times. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. Plays are read for analysis of structure, plot, character and historical relevance. Contemporary multicultural theatre will be emphasized. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 013 Ethnic Studies and Diversity in Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will study African-American, Asian-American, Latinx, and Indigenous peoples in theatre and theatrical representations including comparison and relation to TV and film, supplemented by consideration of the social and political conditions impacting these works. Journals, and scene performance or readings and oral reports or critical papers are required. Elements of theatre are discussed in relationship to the reading and viewing lists.
THEA 015 Theatre Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This survey course will foster a student’s appreciation of theatre and the performing Arts. The course examines the duties and responsibilities of the various creative artists such as director, actor, designers, and playwrights and the process of creating live performance. Students would be required to purchase tickets to live performances.
THEA 020 Introduction to Stage Lighting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 173
The study and execution of stage lighting with an emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. This course will discuss the methods and materials utilized in designing lighting for the stage. Focus on the practical skills needed to complete a Light design projects. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre.
THEA 021 Introduction to Theatre Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 003 (Stagecraft)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 172
Students will be offered a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, make up, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques through demonstration and laboratory experience. Information will be applicable to all formal theatrical applications. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 024 Rehearsal and Performance in Production
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 12 hours lab weekly, 216 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Audition requirement for placement of roles.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. Instruction will be focused upon the unique elements and demands of a live stage production. The production(s) can be: Comedy, Drama, Classical and a Musical. Before enrolling in this course, students are required to audition for a role. Auditions take place during the second week of the semester. Details about auditions will be posted in the theater. Transferable to CSU up to 2.0 units. Transferable to UC up to 1.0 units. Students may enroll up to the maximum number of units over multiple semesters
THEA 024A Rehearsal and Performance in Production - Comedy
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 191
Instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. Instruction will be focused upon the unique elements and demands of comedy. Before enrolling in this course, students are required to audition for a role. Auditions take place during the second week of the semester. Details about auditions will be posted in the theater.
THEA 024B Rehearsal and Performance in Production - Drama
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 191
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. More specifically, this class is designed to approach the unique requirements of producing contemporary drama. Before enrolling in this course, students are required to audition for a role. Auditions take place during the second week of the semester. Details about auditions will be posted in the theater.
THEA 024C Rehearsal and Performance in Production - Classical
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 191
Instruction and supervised participation in a classical theatre production. Scripts selected may include classical Greek, Roman, medieval, renaissance, and restoration dramas. Before enrolling in this course, students are required to audition for a role. Auditions take place during the second week of the semester. Details about auditions will be posted in the theater.
THEA 024D Rehearsal and Performance in Production - Musical
- Units
- 2-4
- Hours
- 13 hours lab weekly, 234 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 191
Instruction and supervised participation in musical theatre rehearsal and performance, including operas, operettas, and musicals. Students will participate as vocalists, musicians, dancers and accompanists. Before enrolling in this course, students are required to audition for a role. Auditions take place during the second week of the semester. Details about auditions will be posted in the theater.
THEA 027 Technical Theatre in Production Show Run Crew
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 192
A practicum course oriented for the student to work with the technical requirements used in a production. The type(s) of production can be: Comedy, Drama, Classical and Musical. Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following for live show running crews: Properties, Costume, Lighting, Sound, Stage Management and house management. Students are given an increasing level of responsibility in accordance with their individual abilities.
THEA 032A Fundamentals of Costume Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 174
Students will study costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to theatrical costuming. Subject material can cover a variety of theatre genre, but with a focus on Comedy works. Emphasis on illustration and design elements, including story boards and renderings. Students will analyze and examine scripts and research items related to costuming. Students will explore and learn how stock characters and their costumes can support an exaggerated theme and how these characters can have multiple costumes.
THEA 032B Costume Design Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 6 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 032A (Fundamentals of Costume Design)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will enhance basic design and sewing knowledge while designing costumes for large musical casts with multiple costume changes. Each student will be given an increasing level of responsibilities in accordance with individual abilities. Successful completion of the costume production process may culminate in the areas of : Co-Costume Designer, Assistant Designer, Cutter, Tailor, First Hand, Stitcher, Milliner, Cobbler, Crafts Artisan, Wardrobe Supervisor or Dresser.
THEA 035 Fundamentals of Musical Theatre: Acting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study, rehearsal, and class performance of musical works for the stage. Students will explore acting through performing as singers and dancers. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre.
THEA 036 Advanced Fundamentals of Musical Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 035 (Fundamentals of Musical Theatre: Acting)
- Advisory
- THEA 001 (Acting 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The advanced study of musical works for the stage. Advanced students will participate as performers, singers, and dancers but also study and participate as directors and choreographers for in class projects.
THEA 040 Acting for the Camera
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A professional approach to the basics of on-camera acting. Areas of concentration include commercials, public service announcements, corporate videos, news reporting, and feature films. The course includes an in-depth approach to careers in media with concentration on agents, casting directors, resumes, pictures and the necessary tools for building a life as an actor. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film.
THEA 047 Technical Theatre in Production
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 8 hours lab weekly, 144 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is oriented for the student to work with the technical requirements used in a production. The type(s) of production can be: Comedy, Drama, Classical and Musical. Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: Set construction, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, live show running crews, stage management and house management. Students are given an increasing level of responsibility in accordance with their individual abilities. Repeatable 2 times
THEA 055 Advanced Theatre Touring Company
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will prepare and rehearse performances to tour throughout Solano County. Discussions will be had on issues of racism, sexism, representation, and the power structures that exist in the present and past of theatre and film, and how to help effect change in our own little part of the world. Travel is required to various Solano County schools and venues for performances.
THEA 148A Special Topics in Theatre: For Actors
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- THEA 001 (Acting 1) or THEA 003 (Stagecraft) or THEA 024 (Rehearsal and Performance in Production) or THEA 027 (Technical Theatre in Production Show Run Crew)
This class specializes in addressing skills that actors don't get a chance to delve deeply into within the regular SCC theatre classes, and may include such topics as: stand-up comedy, puppetry, clowning and body movement, fight choreography, accents, etc.
THEA 148B Special Topics in Theatre: Technical Theatre
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- THEA 003 (Stagecraft) or THEA 024 (Rehearsal and Performance in Production) or THEA 027 (Technical Theatre in Production Show Run Crew) or THEA 001 (Acting 1)
Specialized theatre studies to allow students to better understand their future choices in theatre specializations and to add training to their theatre resume. May involve participation with the current SCC productions. This class specializes in backstage work in technical theatre, and may include such studies as sound design, set design, props design, video design for use on stage, etc.
THEA 148C Special Topics in Theatre: Costuming
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- THEA 003 (Stagecraft) or THEA 024 (Rehearsal and Performance in Production) or THEA 027 (Technical Theatre in Production Show Run Crew) or THEA 001 (Acting 1)
This class specializes in costuming work to work on techniques not able to be covered in depth in regular SCC costuming classes, and may include such specific topics as millinery work on hats, creation and care of wigs, puppet making, specialty design or tool use, etc. See individual semester class list for which will be covered.
THEA 148D Special Topics in Theatre: Management and Direction
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- THEA 003 (Stagecraft) or THEA 024 (Rehearsal and Performance in Production) or THEA 027 (Technical Theatre in Production Show Run Crew) or THEA 001 (Acting 1)
Specialized theatre studies to allow students to better understand their future choices in theatre specializations and to add training to their theatre resume. May involve participation with the current SCC productions. This class specializes in areas of theatre management and direction and may include such specific topics as: how to direct, stage management, fight choreography, dance choreography, or music direction, etc. See individual class listing for the semester for which will be covered.